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Police Beat • 10/03/2026

Suspicious
Officers were called to a suspicious male near the Hinckley Building. Officers responded on foot after receiving a description of the male and his last known direction of travel. As officers walked through the area, dispatch informed them that the male had already left. Despite searching, officers did not locate the male.

Traffic Offense
Officers responded to a report of reckless driving near 450 East and University Parkway. Updated information indicated the vehicles were traveling north on Canyon Road. Officers contacted two juvenile males near 2190 North and Canyon Road, one on a minibike and the other on a dirt bike. Officers observed no violations, and they warned and released both juveniles.

Lockout
Officers assisted a student with approved 24‑hour access to the MMBIO area of the LSB. Officers granted the student access to the building, and the student exited shortly after.

Theft
An electric scooter was reported stolen from a residence stairwell where it had been secured overnight. There are no suspects currently.

Duress Alarm
An officer responded to a duress alarm at the HBLL. Investigation determined the alarm was accidentally leaned against, triggering it. No emergency was found.

Door Alarm
An officer responded to a held‑open door alarm at B67. Officers found the door had a tight jamb and was secured. Dispatch confirmed the alarm had cleared.

Unsecure Premises
Officers responded to the Ellsworth Building after a gate was left open following an engineering class project. The gate was closed and secured.

Door Alarm
Officers responded to a door alarm at the University Parkway Center. The door had not closed properly, and officers found a student studying inside after the building closed. Officers identified the student, asked them to leave, and closed the building.

Harassment
A complainant reported finding drawings of sexual nature on the windows of her vehicle in the Cannon Center parking lot. The markings were made with a window marker and caused no permanent damage. The complainant believed an ex‑boyfriend may have been responsible. Officers reviewed camera footage, but found no useful evidence. The incident was documented.

Door Alarm
An officer responded to a held‑open door alarm on the fifth floor of the Clyde Building. Officers found the door closed and secure when they arrived. Investigation determined students had used the door earlier and did not report when they were finished.

Traffic Offense
While patrolling South Campus Drive, an officer observed multiple electric motorcycles speeding and driving recklessly. The riders fled when the officer activated his emergency lights and attempted to make a traffic stop. The motorcycles were estimated to be traveling 50 to 60 mph through campus as they fled. The investigation is ongoing.

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